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Life’s journeys are an inspiration for artist

William Foyle, the upcoming and inspired Scots talent defined by Sir Timothy Clifford as 'one to watch' at the tender age of 18, will showcase...

North east short story competition reveals winners

This week, we'll be posting one short story a day from this year's Toulmin Prize competition. The Toulmin Prize is open to amateur writers over...
HRH Princess Anne and other dignitaries, at the officially reopening of Saughton Park (Photo: Greg Macvean)

Royal approval completes historic park reopening

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially reopened Edinburgh’s historic Saughton Park. Following a £8m seven-year renovation project to fully refurbish and reinstate many...

Putting the fun back into foraging for food

The Forager’s Calendar is a marvelous tome, as John Wright wears his learning lightly as his detailed account of foraging reveals not only his vast...

New ultra-low spirit from William Grant & Sons

Scots distillers William Grant & Sons has created ATPOIA, its first ultra-low alcohol spirit. Made from natural distillates, flavours and extracts, the ultra-low alcohol spirit...
Anne’s Frank's step-sister Eva Schloss, MBE (centre) with The Lord Provost of Glasgow and Henry Wuga MBE (Photo: Grant Campbell)

Celebrating the life of Anne Frank in Glasgow

A thought-provoking exhibition which explores the life and modern legacy of Anne Frank has launched at the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art...

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Ardbeg Smokiverse explores a new high gravity dimension

Islay-based Ardbeg Distillery has unveiled Ardbeg Smokiverse - its new limited-edition release to mark Ardbeg Day 2025, which takes place on Saturday 31st May as the...
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Glen Scotia reveals oldest ever whisky – a 50-year-old that’s the first edition in its new Elements series

Glen Scotia has unveiled a 50-year-old as the first edition in its new Elements of Campbeltown collection. The Elements of Campbeltown Collection takes inspiration from...
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The Macallan unveils single malts inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – including rare 46 Year Old

The Macallan has launched two single malts inspired by Scottish artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a 46 Year Old whisky. Inspired by Mackintosh’s 1902 stained-glass...
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A Dram with Ben Curtis, The Single Cask: ‘Older doesn’t always mean better. It’s the cask that makes the whisky’

It has been a busy year for the team at The Single Cask as they opened up their new flagship bar in Singapore and expanded...
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Gin Bothy unveils plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route

Scottish producer Gin Bothy has unveiled plans for a whisky distillery on a historic smuggling route.  The distillery in Glen Prosen, Angus, sits on land...
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society releases two new Taiwanese whiskies

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released two new Taiwanese whiskies. The whisky club is shining a spotlight on the five-year-old single malt Taiwanese...

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